Aid arrives for flood victims

Federal aid for flood victims in Fremont County has started to arrive. So far $36,885 in individual assistance and $2,192 in other needs assistance (ONA) has been approved in Fremont County.

Hamburg Reporter report

Federal aid for flood victims in Fremont County has started to arrive. So far $36,885 in individual assistance and $2,192 in other needs assistance (ONA) has been approved in Fremont County.

In Mills County, $58,282 in individual assistance and $879 in other needs assistance (ONA) has been approved.

In total, statewide, families and individuals who suffered damage from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes May 5 to 7 have been approved to receive more than $3.9 million in disaster assistance, including grants from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Recovery summary for the state as of close of business June 21, 2007:

- 1,420 individuals have registered for Individual Assistance.

- $1.9 million in Individual Assistance has been approved.

- $1.65 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans has been approved.

- More than $350,000 has been approved for Public Assistance to local governments and certain nonprofits.

- 1,071 home inspections have been completed. The average inspection turnaround time is one day.

Homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to buildings from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes may update their information by calling the FEMA tele-registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585 for the speech-or hearing-impaired, or online at www.fema.gov.